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PUSH BALL
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
OF THE GAME, WITH THE
OFFICIAL PLAYING RULES
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ORIGIN OF PUSH BALL
The game of push ball was originated by Moses G.
Crane, of Newton, Mass., in the early nineties. As the
father of three Harvard foot ball players, Mr. Crane saw
many matches at Cambridge. "If the ball were only
made large," he used If) say; "yes, large enough so that
a player on one side could not see who was on the other,
you would then have a chance to interest spectators in
watching the whole game and in introducing much merri-
ment, as well as skill." So he talked it over with some
of the members of the Newton Athletic Association.
"Why don't you make a large ball, Mr. Crane ?" he was
told, "and we will use it with the foot ball teams !" So,
in the early fall of 1894, orders were given for a hemi-
sphere of wood six feet three inches in diameter, upon
which to lay out and fit the cover and the bladder. As it
was not possible then to weave such a monstrous sphere
of canvas, a leather cover was substituted. Four of the
largest hides were obtamed from New York. Instead of
rawhide lacings, steel belt hooks were used. The build-
ing of the first ball was very expensive, materials alone
costing Mr. Crane about $175. It was completed late on
Thanksgiving Day, 1894, but too late for exhibition on
Spalding's official push ball guide. 5
that day. The following Saturday, however, the bladder
was inflated and taken down to the foot ball grounds of
the Newton Athletic Association.
Such a huge object attracted much attention at the
time. It was as large as a small elephant, brownish or
tan colored, with six seams or zones crossing horizontally.
Several of the sections were spliced because the hides
were not long enough to reach entirely around the ball.
The belt hooks were small, about an inch and a half apart,
and numbered 1,768 (as counted by a committee of three
at the N. A. A. fair in 1895). The bladder was made of
rubber cloth and cemented together in horizontal sectors.
Yet the entire ball was a nice piece of work, serviceable,
handy and light (about seventy pounds). It was found
to be very elastic when tightly blown. Shortly after Mr.
Crane's death in 1898 the leather cover was removed and
sold ; and the bladder being of rubber, decayed.
HISTORY OF THE GAME
The game of push ball was devised by Edwin Crane
and William C. Johnson, with the advice of several foot-
ball players of the N. A. A. During the first season,
1894, all sorts of methods were tried. Three matches
were played at Newton Centre, the following N. A. A.
athletes taking part at one of the best games :
Centre, Clifford Kimball ; right guard, Walter H.
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Seaver ; left, Charles Bryant ; right end, Mitchell ; left
end, William C. Johnson ; right forward or tackle, Frank
M. Johnson ; left forward or tackle, T. Percy Tread-
well ; back and captain, George F. Skelton; substitutes,
Henry Fobes, Augustus L. Wakefield.
The following year the ball was introduced at Cam-
bridge, where Mr. Crane was attending college. Two
teams were mustered and drilled from Cambridge Manual
Training School, and a match game was played in late
September. Then as some interest was aroused in Har-
vard over the new ball, it was taken to Soldiers' Field and
introduced to the students. Perhaps the lateness of the
season prevented the upper classes from leaving their foot
ball elevens to take up the new sport enmasse. But there
were quite a number among the entering class who re-
sponded to a call for candidates. Practice in the features
of the game was begun in earnest and two teams organ-
ized. R. A. Leeson was chosen captain of the Freshman
team, E. R. Crane of the College team. So much en-
thusiasm w^s provoked that the Graduate Manager of
Athletics, Mr. Fred A. Moore, consented to a public ex-
hibition game between the halves of the Harvard-Brown
foot ball game where four thousand people attended.
The next exhibition game was held on November 3,
1895, between the halves of Harvard-University of
Pennsylvania game which amused over twenty thousand
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people. It was a match g^anie between the Newton Ath-
letic Association eight and the Harvard eight. The fol-
lowing was the line-up :
Newton A. C. Harvard.
W. E Johnson ..Left End. Ward.
Treadwell Left Forward C. P. Adams.
Bryant Left Guard Gushing.
Kimball Gentre Crane, Captain.
Seaver Right Guard - Hardenbrook.
F. M. Johnson .Right Forward Blake.
Mitchell Right End: Burrage.
Skelton, Gaptain Full Back Burnham.
Smith "1 ( G. Adams.
Wakefield [ Substitutes \ Herschel.
Forbes J I Hitchcock.
SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE. II
PUSH BALL IN NEW YORK
The Story of the introduction of the game of Push Ball
into the city of New York will always be interesting, and
now that the ^ame has every chance of having a great
future and becoming popular in America, many amusing
features in connection with the first game of push ball
that was ever attempted on Manhattan Island will cause
many of those who are connected with the enterprise to
smile.
During the autumn of 1902 the papers of New York
City published interesting gossip on push ball, and W.
Carsey, manager of Equitable Park, decided that he
would introduce the game to the sport loving people
he would introduce the game to the sport loving people
of New York, feeling confident that the game was an
attractive one, and, in addition would also have the credit
of having been the first promoter to present the game.
Although much had been written about the new game
in a general way, when it came down to actual facts, there
was a lack of knowledge as to just what a push
ball was like, no one seeming to know the dimensions,
and what rules, if any, governed the game. Manager
Carsey, much to his chagrin, after having his advertising
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out, found it impossible to obtain an official push ball in
time for this match. However, being an inventive genius,
and seeing that an official ball could not be secured just
then, in no way deterred him from going on with his
schedule, and as a result he decided that he could make a
push ball. All he knew about the ball was that it was to
be a large ball, about six feet in diameter, and after the
matter was fully discussed by the executive committee of
the park, it was decided to call in the services of a shoe-
maker, whose shop was nearby, and one of the em-
ployes was sent forthwith to purchase a bale of hay. A
bale of hay struck Carsey as being about the size of a push
ball, and that it certainly would be heavy enough. Plenty
of canvas was secured and the sewing up of the bale of
hay into a ball was proceeded with some little difficulty.
Nevertheless, a pretty good looking ball was produced,
not a perfect sphere, by any means, but one good enough
for the purpose.
The garrie was to be played on Thanksgiving Day,
November 2"], 1902, between the Metropolitans and the
All Americans. The ball was made out in the field and
looked substantial enough to stand many onslaughts
from the opposing teams. When it was finished, how-
ever, it was found that owing to its size, six feet in
diameter, the ball could not be brought through an ordi-
nary door, and in consequence it had to be left on the
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field over night. During the evening it rained consider-
ably, and in the morning the interior of the ball, which
consisted of hay, had changed considerably, and when
the game was started the ball, in addition, absorbed much
of the rain water that had accumulated around the
field in pools. The result was that the teams that played
in this game on a muddy field realized that instead of
playing with a ball that should have weighed 50 pounds,
they were shoving around something which struck them
as weighing nearly 500 pounds. The game was played,
however, but it could hardly be considered a success from
a spectacular point of view at least. After the first half
the contestants became so tired that the contest was called
a draw, after the Metropolitans had scored a goal. It is
only fair to give Manager Carsey of Equitable Park the
credit -of organizing the first push ball team on Manhat-
tan Island,' and on another page we reproduce a photo-
graph of the team and the ball.
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PUSH BALL IN ENGLAND
There is every indication that the game will occupy
a permanent place among the sports of America, and also
in England. In an issue of the Illustrated Sporting and
Dramatic News of London, published in October, 1902, a
report is made of a game that was played at the Crystal
Palace, the scene of many great athletic events in London.
The extract is as follows :
"The Crystal Palace, that favorite demonstration
ground with the introducers of new games, was on Satur-
day the scene of the first public exhibition, in London, of
push ball, a game brought from the United States by Mr.
E. V. Hannagan. Teams of eight a side met on the polo
grounds at the Palace last week, and a somewhat one-
sided match resulted in Anerley beating the Crystal Pal-
ace by 13 points to nil. The ball which measures in cir-
cumference 17 feet by 16 feet 6 inches has to be pushed
over the goal line, between the posts, which constitutes a
goal (three points), or outside the goal posts, which
counts as a try (two points). Four periods of ten min-
utes each, with intervals of three minutes, are played.
The team having the push-ofif can either line up against
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the ball or retire to not more than fifteen yards and make
a flying rush."
This was the first public exhibition of <push ball in
London, and was between a team brought over from the
United States by Mr. E. V. Hannagan and a team of
Englishmen. The ball used in this public exhibition in
London was not exactly like the Spalding official
ball that is used in America, and the rules are a great deal
different from ours ; in fact, our rules make the game a
scientific one, for it combines all of the good points of our
American foot ball game, and as such, trick plays form an
important part of the game, and with schoolboys and col-
leges will become particularly popular, owing to the fact
that it lacks brutality, because in an ordinary game it
would be well nigh impossible for a player to be injured
in any way, unless by a malicious assault of an opponent.
Photo by The Illustrated Sporting and "Dramatic News, London^ Eng.
HOW THE BALL IS RAISED AND "LIPPED" OVER OPPOSING
SIDE. THE TWO MEN ON LEFT FOLLOW THE
BALL TO GET IT AWAY.
SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE. 21
HOW PUSH BALL IS PLAYED
The game is played on a level field, 140 yards in length
and 50 yards in width, and the ground is marked 10 yards
apart, as in foot ball. Where the game is played indoors,
and no doubt it will become popular in armories, the floor
space can be greatly lessened. Instead of having 10
yards marked out on the floor, it can be anything from 2
yards to 5 yards.
A team is composed of eleven players on a side, divided
as follows : Five forwards, two left wings, two right
wings and two goal-keepers. This formation must be
taken when the ball is put in play. After the ball is in
play the players can assume any position on the field
within the rules.
The official ball is the Spalding ball, and is six feet in
diameter and must not weigh less than forty-eight nor
more than fifty pounds.
In scoring, a team that shoves the ball under the cross
bar and between the goal posts shall score 5 points ; lift-
ing or throwing the ball over the cross bar scores 8 points,
and a safety counts 2 points. The principal object of the
game is to push the ball and keep it in action until such
time as you cross your opponent's goal.
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The openiui;- play in any match is very spectacular.
The teams line up, as shown in our diagram, five men on
the twenty-yard mark, four men on the forty-yard mark
and the two goal keepers on {he goal lines. At the
referee's whistle all start for the centre of the field, where
the ball has been placed. It is in this play that the best
men will come in. No doubt the fastest men in the team
will be the forwards, and to a certain extent it will be a
good deal like water polo. The forwards will be backed
up by the wings, who will not be as speedy men, but
stronger, and the goal keepers will be naturally the
strongest men on the team. Strength and pushing quali-
ties will be appreciated.
Already many tricks have been developed in the few
games thus far played in this country. In a flying wedge,
for instance, an illustration of which we show on another
page, this particular play is brought into the game on
a second penalty for a foul, and the team that has been
penalized is behind the ball bracing it, but cannot move
the ball. The team that has been given the penalty of
having the flying wedge will line up at least 50 yards
the other side of the ball, and at a given signal the team
will get under way, going at full speed. Of course, if
the team hits the ball head on, so as to speak, it will be
utterly impossible for the team to gain a bit with the ball,
owing to the fact that the team has been penalized and is
Spalding's official push ball guide. 25
bracing it like a stone wall. The result is that the clever
captain of the other side is enjoying the privilege of the
flying wedge and will not run direct to the ball as the
other team would like, but instead he will run his team
zigzag and hit the ball on the side from the right to the
left, thus bringing it away from the brace that has been
made by the opposing team. Many tricks are possible
when near an opponent's goal, for in pushing the ball
above the cross bar, extra points are allowed. In this
way it will be the play of the opposing team to get the
ball in the air so as to roll or push the ball across the
heads of the opposing team. This can be done by the
team breaking up, as shown in our illustration ; two men
on shoulders holding the ball in mid-air.
The sensational play introduced in the game that was
played in England was that of stealing the ball from the
opposing team and running it down the field for a goal.
This play is accomplished by eight of the team making
a box and tackling the members of the opposing team,
thus blocking or boxing up the team and giving to three
of the forwards, supposed to be the fastest men on thq
team, a chance to run with the ball. Immediately after
the game is started the players may obstruct their oppon-
ents by the body and may tackle and hold. As in foot
ball, however, for tripping, kicking or tackling below the
knees, the referee will have the power to penalize ten
yards.
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The referee is supreme official and decides all the
points in the rules and exercises his judgment on points
not set forth in the rules. He has an assistant, appointed
by himself, who is to watch for fouls and fouls only, as,
of course, it would be utterly impossible for the referee
to see what is going on at both sides of the ball, and as a
result the referee will be called upon to take the report
from his assistant and decide accordingly. There is a
linesman whose duties are practically the same as a lines-
man in foot ball, also scorers and timekeepers.
The game now being in its infancy, it behooves the
clubs who are now playing the game, to have competent
officials, men who are determined to see that the rules
are lived up to, and rough play must be prohibited. For
any rough play, a penalty of ten yards is given. If a
second penalty is given within the ten-yard line, the fly-
ing wedg-e is not necessary and the team that is penalized
loses the goal and it is given to the opposing side.
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Diagram of Play and Formation for Starting Play
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OFFICIAL PUSH BALL RULES
THE FIELD.
The field shall be a rectangular space 120 yards in length
and 50 yards in width and shall be marked as shown in the
diagram. The outside boundary shall be marked by heavy white
lines on the floor or ground.
THE BALL.
The ball shall be the Spalding Official Push Ball, and shall
measure 6 feet in diameter and weigh not less than 48 pounds
nor more than 50 pounds.
GOALS.
The goals shall consist of two upright posts 18 feet in height
placed in the ground 20 feet apart, with a cross bar 7 feet above
and parallel to the floor or ground.
TEAMS.
Teams shall consist of eleven men as follows : Five forwards,
two left wings, two right wings and two goal-keepers.
OFFICIALS.
The officials shall be one Referee, one Assistant Referee, two
Linesmen, one Timekeeper and one Scorer.
DUTIES OF THE REFEREE.
(i) The referee shall blow his whistle when the ball has
crossed either of the side lines and shall order the ball placed
30 SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
25 feet from the side line in the field of play on a line parallel
to the point where the ball left the field of play. The players shall
line up 20 yards back of the ball, play to be resumed at the
whistle of the referee. The referee shall -be sole judge of the
plays, and for any kind of rough play shall, in his discretion,
penalize the opposing teams 10 yards.
(2) The referee decides all questions not definitely falling to
the other officials.
(3) The assistant referee shall be appointed by the referee
and shall assist him in deciding questions of foul play, and
shall report same to the referee.
DUTIES OF THE LINESMEN.
(i) The linesmen shall, under the supervision of the referee,
mark the progress of the distance gained. They shall remain
outside the field of play and measure the distance with a rope.
The linesmen shall indicate the placing of the ball and the posi-
tions of the players.
DUTIES OF THE SCORER.
(i) The scorer shall be appointed by the referee. He shall
keep an accurate tally of all points made and announce same at
end of each half.
DUTIES OF THE TIMEKEEPER.
(i) The timekeeper shall be appointed by the referee. He
shall note when the game starts and blow his whistle at the
expiration of 30 minutes' playing time in each half.
(2) Time consumed in stoppages shall be deducted only on
order from the referee.
TIES.
In case of a tie, the referee shall stop the game, announce a tie,
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then order the game continued until one team scores two or more
points.
SCORING.
Pushing or shoving the ball under the 7-foot cross bar between
the goal posts shall count 5 points ; lifting or throwing the ball
over the 7-foot cross bar shall count 8 points, and a safety shall
count 2 points. The object of the game is to push or carry the
bair between the goal posts or over the cross bar of the op-
ponent's goal.
METHOD OF STARTING PLAY.
The ball shall be placed in the center of the field at the begm-
ning of each half and after each goal is scored, and play shall be
started at the sound of the whistle of the referee. The teams
shall line up as follows : Two goal-keepers on the goal lines ;
two left wings and right wings on the 20-yard lines, the five for-
wards on the 40-yard lines.
THE GAME.
(i) The ball shall be out of bounds only when it has com-
pletely crossed either of the side lines.
(2) After each goal is scored, the ball shall be put in play at
the center and the teams shall change goals.
(3) Two halves of 30 minutes' duration shall be played, with
10 minutes' rest.
(4) Before the ball is in play no player shall interfere with an
opponent.
(5) No player shall be allowed to have projecting nails or iron
plates on his shoes or wear upon his person any metallic or hard
substance that in the judgment of the referee is liable to injure
another player. There shall be nothing in this rule to prevent
players from using cleats made of leather.
32 SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
(6) A player once removed from the game cannot again play
in that game.
For the second penalty, the team giving the penalty shall be ac-
corded a flying charge and the penalized team shall stay back of
the ball until the opposing side strikes the ball, and the penalized
team may line up against and brace the ball.
In a flying charge the team given the privilege can start as far
back as they want to and can run to the ball at any angle.
Penalties shall be numbered one and two.
For the first penalty ten yards shall be given.
For the second penalty, a flying charge ; and on penalties the
referee shall rotate as above, except when the second penalty is
given within the lo-yard line.
If a distance penalty is given within lo yards of an opponent's
goal, the team that has gained the penalty shall be given a goal
and score 5 points. The ball shall then be put in play in the
centre.
A SAFETY.
(i) A safety shall be scored when the ball is pushed across
the opponents' goal line, not between the goal posts. After cross-
ing the goal line the ball is dead. The ball is then brought out
to the center on the 50-yard line, and the team scoring the safety
has a free rush, lining up 10 yards back of the ball. The mem-
bers of the team whose goal line has been crossed are to line
up on the goal line and not to leave until the referee blows his
whistle.
Whenever the referee gives a distance penalty and the dis-
tance gained would carry the ball nearer to the goal line than 10
yards, the ball shall be put in play on the lo-yard line.
SPALDING S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE, 33
PUSH BALL ON HORSEBACK
The first game of push ball played in America on horse-
back was at the Durland Riding Academy, 3 to 17 West
66th Street, New York, on Tuesday evening, December
30, 1902. The game of push ball on horseback has been
played in other countries, particularly in Australia and
France.
The teams which played at Durland's were designated
''Red" and "Blue," four men playing on each team. The
ball was placed in the middle of the tanbark and the riders
lined up near the goal posts, about 50 yards apart. At
the command, "go," both teams rode for the ball, and
then began a very interesting game. It was push and
shove from time to time and the riders frequently urged
their horses for more speed. The game itself developed
into a case of horsemanship, and at times the horses were
wedged against the ball like a stone wall so tightly that it
was utterly impossible for either side to gain an inch.
However, when manoeuvring was tried the Reds worked
the ball sideways and secured the first goal in about 3^
minutes. In the second half neither team scored, the
final score being i goal to o. The match was refereed by
Baron Paul Vietinghoff , who stated that he witnessed the
game in Berlin and introduced it at Durland's Academy.
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SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
WHAT TO WEAR FOR PUSH BALL
The equipment of each player should consist of canvas jacket,
with or without sleeves ; jersey, canvas padded pants, stockings and
shoes. The padding on the pants should
be placed so as to protect the hips and
knees, but not to interfere with the free
movements of the player. Either the No.
iPB at $1.50 per pair, or the No. XPB pants
at 80 cents per pair, answer all requirements,
the difTerence in price corresponding to dif-
ferences in material used.
The No. I and No. X jackets with sleeves
are made of similar
quality of canvas and
drill, and cost 75 cents
and 50 cents each, re-
spectively, while in
the sleeveless jackets the No. iS costs 60 cents
and the No. XS 50 cents. Although the same
necessity does not exist for a " Union " suit,
i. e., one in which the jacket and pants are
joined by an elastic belt at the waist, as in the
game of foot ball ; still, where it is required,
the Spalding Special No. VTJ Union Suit at
$5.00 each will be found
an admirable equipment.
Jerseys, both padded
and plain are used, and the
most popular are the No.
loP at $2.50, in solid
colors, and the No. loPX
at $2.75, with solid body
SPALDING S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
35
and striped sleeves. Full striped jerseys in best
grade, No. iPS, cost $4.50, while cheaper styles,
made of hard twisted worsted, first-class in every
particular, cost $3 00 for N(>. loPS and $2.25 for
No. 12PS. From this assortment the player will
be able to make a selection that should meet his
views both as to quality and price.
The game played indoors will
vary somewhat as to equipment required, and in this
case many players will prefer pants unpadded, and
will use sleeveless or quarter sleeve shirts instead of
jerseys and jackets. The following Avill be found
satisfactory, indeed, just suitable for indoor play :
Quarter sleeve shirts come first in favor, and the ones
listed in the Spalding catalogue range from the No.
iF at $2.75 each, to the No. 601 at $1.25, and the
No. 6F at 50 cents each. Although the two latter,
naturally, are the most popular, the prices being par-
ticularly low considering quality of material and
workmanship. Sleeveless shirts in corresponding
grades are listed No. lE at $2.75, No. 600 at $1 25
and No. 6E at 50 cents each. The best grade in
each being full fashioned, i. e., knit to shape on the
machine, while the No. 600 and No. 601 are cut worsted
of best quality, and the No. 6E and No. 6F a»-e sanitary
cotton. All of the above are made in a good assort-
ment of colors.
Knee pants of white or black sateen cost as follows :
No. I, $1.25 per pair ; No. 2, $1.00 per pair ; No. 3, 75
cents per pair ; No. 4, 50 cents per pair. All of these
have fly fronts and laced back. Knitted knee tights are made in three
grades. No. iB, full fashioned worsted, I2.75 per pair ; No. 604, cut
worsted, best quality, $1.25 per pair, and No. 4B, sanitary cotton,
50 cents per pair.
Stockings that are shapely and durable and that feel comfortable
are made in five different grades. The best, reckoned by every
standard, is the No. 3-0 in plain colors with white feet at $1.50 per
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SPALDING'S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
pair ; the same, but with alternate stripes, No.
3-0S at lf^I.75 per pair. The above are of
course made of finest quality worsted and
heavily ribbed. Others at prices low enough
to suit any purse are the No. iR at $1,00 per
pair. No. 2R at 80 cents per pair, No. 3R at 60
cents per pair ; while striped stockings of
corresponding grades cost for No. iRS, $1.35
per pair ; No. 2RS, $1.10 per pair. A durable
cotton stocking in plain colors is listed as No.
4R at 25 cents per pair.
To a great extent the most
important part of an equip-
ment is the pair of shoes the
player wears, Spalding's
trade-mark on a shoe means
that it is not only the best
shoe considering quality of
material and workmanship,
but it means also that it is the
most suitable and up-to-date
shoe for the purpose manu-
factured. In the lasting of a
shoe in many cases a manu-
facturer can make or lose a
reputation. This is a point that we pay
particular attention to, and when you put
on a Spalding shoe you ''feel like playing
ball." as many have said to us time and
time again. Playing the game outdoors, the
various shoes listed under foot ball equip-
ment will be found particularly suitable.
The best, of course, is our No. A2-0, made
of finest kangaroo leather and costing
$7.50; then the No. 2-0S, a sprinting
shoe, same quality and price as the above ;
tlien the No, AM, made of russet calfskin
SPALDING S OFFICIAL PUSH BALL GUIDE.
37
and costing $6.75 ; the No. A2 at 14,50, and the No. A2S, another
sprinting shoe, at I4.50, while for an all-around shoe of good quality
the No. A3 shoe at $3.50 per pair is recommended. For playing the
game indoors a rubber soled shoe is necessary. Of the various
styles manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros., the styles particularly
recommended are the No. iH, the No. M and the No. BB. The
latter will be found of great assistance on account of the peculiar
construction of the sole, which, on account of the suction caused by
numerous perforations in the rubber sole enables the player to obtain
a good purchase on the floor. The No. BB shoes are made of selected
leather and cost $4.00 per paii. The No. IH are high cut shoes made
of best grade canvas with good quality rubber sole and cost $1.50, the
No. M shoes are high cut of good quality canvas and rubber sole and
cost $1 00 per pair.
Every player knows the necessity for a good
sweater, and the Spalding No. A has long been
known for its good qualities. It is the one used
by all the prominent college players and costs
$6.00. The No. B, of same material but some-
what lighter, costs $5.00, and the No. C, a little
lighter still, $4.00. Many other grades and
styles are listed in the Spalding catalogue.
You will need a good belt too, and the prices
belts from No. 804 at 85 cents to No. 754 at 25 cents, with many
styles at 40, 50, 60 and 75 cents.
A supporter is also a necessity, and they are
made in a great variety of styles. For 75 cents
you can purchase the Bike Jockey Suspensory No.
5, while the Spalding suspensories range from
No. 70 at 25 cents to the No. 76 at I1.25 ; a good
one being the No. 72, which costs 50 cents, while
the Old I'oint Comfort suspensories cost for No. 2, f i.oo ; No. 3,
$1.25 and No. 4, I1.50. Canton flannel supporters, with or without
elastic at sides, cost for No. i, 25 cents ; No. 2, 50 cents; while the
No. 3, with mesh front, costs 50 cents also.
•ange for leather
SPALDING'S
OFFICIAL PUSH BALL
Spalding's Official Push Ball measures 6 feet in
diameter and is manufactured of a rubber fabric
which is strong and durable. It is air-tight, and
easily inflated with pump which we furnish.
Spalding's Official 6 foot Push BalL Each, $60.00
Send /or Spalding's /landsonic/y ill!tst7-atcd catalog'Hc.
Will be mailed ffc- to a iiy ad. Ir e.v.v.
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Made in all Standard Sizes. Specie
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Sizes
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Made of the very finest
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exceedingly soft and pleas-
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fashioned to body and arms
and without seams of any
kind. The various grades
in our "Highest Quality"
Sweaters are identical in
quality and finish, the dif-
ference in price being due
entirely to variations in
weight.
We call special attention
to the "Intercollegiate"
grade which was originally
made by special order for
the Yale foot ball eleven and
is now exclusively used by
all Intercollegiate players.
They are considerably
heavier than the heaviest
sweater ever knitted and
cannot be furnished by any
other maker, as we have
exclusive control of this
special weight.
No. A. "Intercollegiate," special weight, . . $6.00
No. B. Heavy Weight, 5.00
No.C. Standard Weight, 4.00
Colors: White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray and Maroon. Other colors to ord«r at
an advanced price. Prices on application. All made with
10-inch collars; sizes, 28 to 44.
STRIPED SWEATERS
Same quality as our No. B. Sizes, 32 to 42 inches. Colors: Red and Black,
Navy and Red, Orange and Black, Navy and White. Stripes 2 inches wide.
No. BS. Each, $5.50
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Black; Navy and White; Red and Black; Gray and Royal Blue; Royal Blue
and White; Columbia Blue and White; Scarlet and White; Black and Royal
Blue; Navy and Cardinal; Gray and Cardinal; Maroon and White.
No. lOPS. Each, $3.00
Furnished in same colors as No. lOPS, but collars and cuffs not striped.
No. 12PS. Each, $2.25
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Spalding's Improved Foot Ball Shoes
On all our foot ball shoes we are now putting the new style cleats, as shown in
cut. After a thorough test last season by a few of the leading players, they
unanimously declare them the best cleats ever put on a shoe. All our orders so
far this season from college teams insist on
our new style cleats for the shoes.
THE SPALDING FOOT BALL SHOE
Finest kangaroo leather, with circular reinforce on sides. New style cleats on
heel and sole, and hand-made throughout. Our highest quality shoe. Every
pair warranted.
No. A2-0. Per pair, $7.50
Sprinting Shoe, extremely light, otherwise same as our No. A2-0.
No. A2-0S. Per pair, $7.50
THE AMATEUR SPECIAL SHOE
Russet leather, machine sewed, new style cleats.
No. A3. Per pair, $8.50
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FOOT BALL PANTS
Nos. OORand QMR
MOLESKIN
Intercollegiate Foot Ball Pants, lace front, made of the finest and most service-
able drab moleskin, manufactured expressly for the purpose. The hips and
knees are padded with fine curled hair, and the thighs with cane strips.
No. OOR. Perpair, $4.50
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skin. Per pair, $3.00
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Foot Bali
Jackets
Jacket, extra quality,
made of special heavy
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with the best and
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sleeves.
No. 1. Each, 75c.
^^^:u^
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sleeves.
No. 15. Each, 60c.
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No. X. . Each, 50c.
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Foot Ball Jackets,
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— Spalding^s Boxing Gloves —
Cut illustrates the patent palm
lacing and patent palm grip
referred to in descriptions of
following boxing gloves. With
these improvements we be-
lieve our line is absolutely the
finest on the market. The
patent palm lacing insuring a
snug fit at all times is a very
valuable feature, and the
patent palm grip, we know,
will be appreciated by those
who want gloves that are up-
to-date in every particular.
No. II. Corbett Pattern,
large 7 oz. glove, gam-
bia tan leather, padded
with best curled hair,
patent palm lacing,
padded wristband, pa-
tent palm grip Sub-
stantially made
throughout for hard
usage. Per set, $4.50
No. 9. Regulation 5 oz.
glove, otherwise same
as No II. Set, $4 50
No. 13. Corbett pattern,
olive tanned leather,
well padded with hair,
patent palm lacing and patent palm grip, leather lined and
bound, . . . . , . ... Per set, $4.00
No. 15. Corbett Pattern, soft tanned leather, well padded with
hair, patent palm lacing and patent palm grip. Per set, $3.00
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A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Gentlemen — I wish to thank
you for the perfect shoes and
boxing gloves that you furnished
me for my fight with Mr. Fitz-
simmons, and also to give you
my endorsement for the superb
quality of these goods. I shall
expect to use them in all my
future contests.
Yours very truly,
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The Spalding ^^Championship
Boxing Gloves
Us2d and Endorsed by the Champions of the World
ff
The Spalding "Championship Gloves" are endorsed by all champions
and have been exclusively used for years in championship contests and
in training. The material and workmanship are of highest quality, the
fit is perfec-t, and by their peculiar construetion, absolutely prevent any
chance of injury to the hands or wrists. Each set is carefully inspected
before packing, and guaranteed in every particular. Made in three
sizes, in sets of four gloves.
No. 115. The Spalding ♦•Championship" Glove, 5 oz. Set, |6.oo
No. 116. The Spalding "Championship" Glove, 6 oz. Set, 6.00
No. 118. The Spalding ''Championship" Glove, 8 oz. Set, 6.00
The Spalding ''Special/^ No, 2J8
Same style as our Championship Gloves, but not quite so high a quality
in material or workmanship.
No. 218. The Spalding "Special." . . Per set, $4 00
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A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Rose Villa, Bensonhurst, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1902.
Gentlemen — You no doubt have seen by the Associated Pre=s dispatches
that I am matched with James J. Jeffries to contest for the championship of
the world during the month of May, next. I am going to make an earnest
fffort to win back the championship, and want to be in fine fettle when I
enicf the ring. I have always used your gloves in every important battle,
and as I can find nothing that can compare with the Spalding gloves and
striking bags you make, I want you to forward at once a set of (5) ounce
" Specials," and a set of the ten-ounce training gloves.
I am going to have Gus Ruhlin assist me in training, and when I get well
under way, will forward an additional order, so that I may not be handicapped
for want of apparatus.
Kindly forward bill, and I will send a New York draft to balance account.
With regards,
Yours very truly.
^^j^ ^^^^m^^
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BALTIMORE
BUFFALO
Spalding^s Boxing Gloves—
Cut illustrates the patent palm
lacing and patent palm grip
referred to in descriptions of
following boxing gloves. With
these improvements we be-
lieve our line is absolutely the
finest on the market. The
patent palm lacing insuring a
snug fit at all times is a very-
valuable feature, and the
patent palm grip, we know,
will be appreciated by those
who want gloves that are up-
to-date in every particular.
No. 17. Corbett Pattern,
craven tan leather,
well padded with hair,
patent palm lacing,
patent palm grip and
padded wrist-
band. Per set, $3.00
No. 19. Corbett Pattern,
cravent tan leather,
well padded with hair,
patent palm grip and
patent palm
lacing. Per set, $2.50
No. 21. Corbett Pattern, grip and cuffs of olive tanned leather,
balance of glove finished in dark wine color tanned leather.
Well padded with hair and patent palm lacing. Per set, $2.00
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Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Gentlemen : Received the express package containing set of
five-ounce Contest Gloves and the hand-sewed striking bag. To
make a long story short, will say that they are simply perfect.
The gloves are made of the nicest material I have ever used in
my long career, and I am satisfied that the oil-tanned leather will
be a great improvement, and that the inter-lining will add greatly
to the durability and strength of the gloves
I will most certainly use them in all my contests, for it is
almost an impossibility to hurt one's hands when encased in a
glove made on these lines.
The bag is a marvel for speed and answers all the requirements,
being light, perfectly shaped and durable.
I heartily recommend both articles as the best of the kind I
have ever used.
Very truly yours,
Middle-weight Champion of the World.
A, G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
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REGULAR PATTERN
No. 25. Regular Pattern
No. 23. Regular Pattern, outer hand-
piece of olive tanned leather; grip
and cuffs of darker shade; hair pad-
ded and patent palm lacing. $1 50
No. 24. Regular pattern, outer hand-
piece of dark wine color tanned
leather, grip and cuffs of darker
shade; hair padded, elastic wrist-
band. . . . Per set, $1.00
No. 23. Regular Pattern No. 25. Youths' size, regular pattern,
soft tanned leather, patent palm lacing Per set, $1.25
No. 26. Youths' size, regular pattern, dark tanned leather, elastic wrist-
band Per set, $1.00
Handsomely Illustrated Catalogue of Fall and Winter Sports
Mailed Free to any Address.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
Messrs. A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Gentlemen — After a careful trial, taking everything into consideration, I
have no hesitancy in saying that the five-ounce Contest Gloves, made by
you, are the best I have ever seen or used. I showed them to Mike Donovan
of the New York Athletic Club, and Bob Armstrong, and they, too, pro-
nounce them great. The idea of their being leather lined, and the new
thumb, are a big advantage, as it enables one to hit without endangering
his hands, and especially one who hits as hard as I do, is far less liable to
hurt his hands, when properly fitted with gloves.
The striking bag is what the " doctor ordered," aitd you cannot improve
on it. It is fast, durable and perfect in every way and you are to be con-
gratulated on perfecting the articles in question.
Wishing you success, I remain,
Very truly yours.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
Spalding^s Boxing Gloves
No. 35. Corbett Pattern
YOUTHS'-ALL STYLES. PADDED
WITH HAIR
No. 45. Youths' Championship Glove, Corbett _ Pattern,
fine quality olive tanned leather, extra well finished and
double stitched. Patent palm lacing and patent palm
grip Per set, $2.50
No. 35. Youths' size, Corbett Pattern, soft craven tan
leather, well padded, patent palm lacing and patent palm
grip Per set, $2.00
No. 30. Youths' size, Corbett Pattern, soft tanned leather,
patent palm lacing. • . • • Per set, $1.75
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A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO DENVER
BALTIMORE
A. G. Spalding & Bros.
Gentlemen — I have carefully
inspected the glove you are man-
ufacturing, called the "Spalding
Special" Contest Glove, and after
a thorough examination must con-
fess it is by far the most com-
fortable glove I have ever had on
my hand. It possesses all the
requirements and I am fullysatis-
fied it will gain universal recog-
nition and M'ill be adopted by all
the promoters throughout the
country. The idea of being
made of special kid leather, and
also being lined with a special
tanned perspiration proof leather,
makes it doubly strong, for it
can stand any amount of rough
usage without becoming unfit for
use, as in most instances, after a
glove becomes wet with perspir-
ation, it stretches and gets out of
shape and is utterly worthless.
I gave the glove a thorough
trial and am confident you have
hit the nail on the head, and have no hesitancy in recommending the
article in question to ^ — \
Yours very truly,
Copyright, iqoi^ by J. Hall,
14^6 Broadway, New York.
O" ^ .
FeatheriveigJit Chai
/•ion 0/ the World.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO
BUFFALO
DENVER
BALTIMORE
Knee Tights
Best Worsted, full fashioned, stock
colors.
No. iB. Per pair, $2.75
Cut Worsted, full fashioned, Navy,
Black and Maroon.
No. 604. Per pair, $1.25
Sanitary Cotton, White, Navy, Black
Maroon.
No. 4B. Per pair, 50c.
Running Pants
White or Black Sateen, fly front,
lace back.
No. I. Per pair, $1.25
White or Black Sateen, lace back,
fly front.
No. 2. Per pair, $1.00
White or Black Sateen, fly front,
lace back.
No. 3. Per pair, 75c.
White or Black Silesia, fly front,
lace back.
No. 4. Per pair. 50c.
Spalding's Illustrated Catalogue sent free on application.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS;
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
The Amateur Athletic
Union of the United States
is the body that governs
amateur boxing in Amer-
ica, and each year holds a
tournament to decide the
different championships.
It is always the desire
of the committee to select
the best gloves possible
for such contests, and it
is particularly gratifying
to state that Spalding's
Championship Gloves
have been selected as the
official championship
gloves, and have been
used by the Amateur Ath-
letic Union in all contests
held by it since its organ-
ization in i:
A. A
EMERY PAINE,
U. Champion Heavyweight.
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A. G.
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
SPALDING
CHICAGO
& BROS.
DENVER
BALTIMORE
Full Length Tights and Trousers
Best Worsted
Full Tights, full fashioned, stock
colors.
No. I A. Per pair, $3.75
Cut Worsted
Full Tights, full f^ishioned, Nav}^,
Black, Maroon.
No. 605. Per pair, $2.00
Cotton
Full Tights, full quality Cotton,
White, Black and Flesh.
No. 3 A. Per pair, $1.00
Worsted Trunks
Best V/orsted, Black, Maroon, Navy
and White.
No. I. $2.00
Cut Worsted, Navy and Black.
No. 2. $1.00
Special colors to order.
Send for Spalding's Illustrated Catalogue, mailed free.
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NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
Spalding's
Inflated
Striking Bag
Disks
The above cu
trates our Inflated Door
Braced Striking Bag
Disk. As will be noted,
the disk is bracketed out
from a doorway bar,
having a single overhead
brace, which is screwed to the
wall above the door. The door-
way bar is made of iron pipe,
having rubber cushions on ends.
Turning the pipe causes the
end sockets to spread, jamming
the cushions against the sides of
door and making the bar fir
and rigid. The bar may
be used as a "chinning" hori-
zontal bar. In ordering, state
widthof doorway.
No.BR. Without bag, $10 01
The above cut illus-
trates our Wall Braced
nflated Striking Bag
Disk.
No. E-R.
Complete, without
bag, $7.50
A, G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA
ST. LOUIS BOSTON BUFFALO
KANSAS CITY DENVER MINNEAPOLIS
LONDON, ENG.
SAN FRANCISCO
BALTIMORE
MONTREAL, CAN.
SPALDING'S NEW INFLATED
STRIKING BAG DISKS
These disks overcome to a large degree the two principal faults
of the regular type, viz., noise and vibration. The bag hitting
against the pneumatic cushion makes no more noise than the fist
hitting the bag, and
the vibration is re-
duced to the mini-
mum. The action is
made much faster,
and better permits
the fancy ''rolls,"
" taps," etc. We
make these disks up
in several forms for
varying conditions,
all of them substan-
tial and durable, and
the bladder is abso-
lutely guaranteed for
six months' time. A
striking bag vi^ill last
just about half again
as long with an in-
flated disk as with
the solid, to say noth-
ing of the increased
pleasure afforded in
punching.
PATENT PENDING
The above cut illustrates our inflated Adjustable
Wall Striking Bag Disk. The simplicity ot the
adjusting feature will commend itself at once. By
merely loosening the jamb thumb-nuts the disk is
easily raised and lowered and is held perfectly firm
and solid when the thumb-nuts are tightened.
No, A-R. Complete, without bag:, $t0.00
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK
ST. LOUIS
KANSAS CITY
CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA
BOSTON BUFFALO
DENVER MINNEAPOLIS
LONDON, ENG.
SAN FRANCISCO
BALTIMORE
MONTREAL, CAN,
SPALDING'S NEW SOLID STRIKING BAQ DISKS
These disks are de-
signed to fill the want
for a low priced article
of durable, substantial
construction. While
they lack some of the
distinctive virtues of our
inflated disk in point
of design, quality and
workmanship, they are
much superior to any
other kind at equal cost,
and being so compact,
are considerably less
noisy than the large
gymnasium disk. It is
strongly bj'aced, and
perfectly solid, afford-
ing the best possible
striking surface for the
bag obtainable from a \ ^*^^®*^ Patent applied for.
wooden platform, and what is of more importance, it will stay solid.
The above cut illustrates our Adjustable Solid Striking Bag
Disk. This is in every way similar to No. AR, excepting the
inflated feature.
No* C-R* Complete, without bagf, $7,50
Send for Spalding's handsotncly ilbtstrated catalogue. Will be mailed /ree
to any address.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA
ST. LOUIS BOSTON BUFFALO
KANSAS CITY DENVER MINNEAPOLIS
LONDON, ENG.
SAN FRANCIL^'O
BALTIMORE
MONTREAL, CAN.
Spalding's
New Solid
Striking Bag
Disks
The above cut illus-
trates our Doorway
Braced Solid Disk.
This is in every way
similar to our No.
B-R, excepting the in-
flated feature. In or-
dering, state width of
doorway.
No.D-R,
Complete, without
bag, $7.50
A. a SPALDING
& BROS
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Kansas City
Denver
San Francisco
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Montreal, Can.
London, Eng.
The above cut illustrates
our Wall Braced Solid Disk.
Without an equal at the
price.
No. F-R,
Com-^Iete, without bag,
$5.00
Spalding's
New Regulation Bags
New Regulation Style, olive tanned
leather cover, double stitched, one-
piece top and welted seams; reinforced
loop. This bag is particularly adapted
for quick work.
No. 12. Each, $4.00
New Regulation Style, made of spe-
cially tanned glove leather, substan-
tially put together, one-piece top and
welted seams, double stitched and re-
inforced throughout.
No. 10. Complete in box. Each, $3.00
New Regulation Style, made of fine maroon tanned leather;
well finished one-piece top and welted seams.
No. 17. Complete in box. Each, $2.50
New Regulation Style, extra fine grain leather cover; one-
piece top and well made throughout.
No. 16. Complete in box. Each, $2.00
New Regulation Style, olive tanned leather cover, with one-
piece top and welted seams.
No. 15. Complete in box. Each, $1.50
New Regulation Style, light russet tanned leather cover;
one-piece top and welted seams.
No. 14. Complete in box. Each, $1.00
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NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
i
"Fitzsimmons
Special" Bag
Your striking bags are perfect in every way.!
gladly recommend them for home or gym-
nastic use. I have used them in all my exhi-
bitions and in training.
No. i8S. Made of the finest selected
Napa tanned leather, extra well made,
and an exact duplicate in every way of
the one used by Champion Fitzsimmons
in training and for exhibition purposes.
Very light and extremely fast. Each bag
is put up complete in box and carefully
inspected before packing.
No. i8S. Same as No. i8, but trifle
smaller in size, and lighter; intended foi
very speedy work.
$5.00
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Address.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS,
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO DENVER
BALTIMORE
The Spalding
"Expert" Bag
Made of the finest selected Napa
tan leather, and workmanship of
same quality as in our ''Fitsim-
mons Special" Bag. Double
stitched, welted seams, reinforced
one-piece top, best quality Para
rubber bladder. An extremely
durable and lively bag. Com-
plete in box and carefully in-
spected before packing.
No. 1. Each, $5,00
Each bag complete in box, luith bladder^ rubber
cord /or Jloor and rope for ceiling attachment.
The one-piece top greatly strengthens the bag
where most of the strain comes, and is used on
all of our bags this season, except where other-
wise noted.
A. G, SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO DENVER
BALTIMORE
— Spalding^s Double End Bags —
No. 6. Extra fine olive tanned leather cover, double stitched, welted seams,
and reinforced one-piece top. Extra well made throughout. . . Each, $4.00
No. 5. Regulation size, specially tanned glove leather cover, one-piece top,
welted seams, double stitched and substantially made. . . . Each, $.3 50
No. 4/5. Regulation size, fine maroon tanned leather, one-piece top and welted
seams. AVell finished throughout Each, $3.00
No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather cover and well made throughout, one-
piece top, reinforced, double stitched. ..... Each, $2.50
No. 3. Regulation size, substantial red leather cover, one-piece tDp, reinforced
and welted seams Each, $2.00
No. 2%. Medium size, good quality dark olive tanned leather, well put to-
gether, one-piece top and welted seams Each, $1.50
No. 2. Medium size, good light russet tanned leather, substantially made, two-
piece top, double stitched Each, $1.00
Each bag cofipleie in box, ivith bladder^ rubber cord for
/ioor, and roJ>e /or ceiling attachfnent
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NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
The
Spalding
"Championship'
Bag
Made of the highest quaUty of Patna kid, the
lightest and strongest of leather. Sewed with
silk, double stitched and reinforced throughout.
Originally designed by the f^imous "Kid"
McCoy, and exclusively used by him in all ex-
hibitions and for training, An ideal bag for
fast work.
No. 19- Complete in box, . . . $7.00
Made of tlnest selected calfskin, double stitched
welted seams, and reinforced throughout. Ex-
tremely fast and lively, therefore an excellent
bag for platform work.
No. 20. Complete in box,
$5.50
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Address
A, G, SPALDING & BROS,
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
DENVER
BALTIMORE
Spalding^s Striking Bag Mitts
No. 1
No. 4
No. I.
tect
Made of tanned kid and extra well padded. Will pro-
the hands, and recommended for use with all striking
bags Per pair, I1.75
No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and pad-
ded, substantially put together. . . . Per pair, $1.25
No 3. Made of soft tanned leather, padded and well made. .50
No, 4. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. . . Per pair, .50
No. 5. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. . , " .25
"5^
EXTRA BLADDERS
No. B. Bladders for Nos. 2, 2.V2 and 3. . . Each, 50c.
No. 25. Bladders for Nos. 4, 4M, 5 and 6. . " 50c.
Above bladders are carefully inspected and tested before
packing, but otherwise not guaranteed in any way.
No. O S. Bladder for No. 7, pure gum and fully guar-
anteed Each, $1.00
No. D. Elastic floor attachment for all styles, best quality
cord Each, 50c.
A. G, SPALDING & BROS,
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO
DEN\'^R
BALTIMORE
THE
MOLINE
PLATFORM
Endorsed
by
the leading
professional
bag
punchers
Our Moline Platform is adjustable in height, readily
attached to any wall, and the side bracket so
arranged that it touches three rows of studding.
Neat in design and handsomely finished, it in no
way detracts from the appearance of the room, does
not obstruct the light, and overcomes many other
objectionable features of the old style disc usually
costing double the price. The new and exclusive
feature in this platform offers a wide range for clever
combinations and scientific work. Each platform
is supplied with everything necessary for attaching
to wall, and crated ready for shipment.
No. 1. Holine Platform. Each, $10.00
Bag is NOT included in above price.
A, G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO
DENVER
BALTIMORE
Nickel= Plated Dumb Bells
Nickel-plated and Polished.
No. iN.
No. 2N.
1 pound.
2 ''
Per pair, $ .25
.50
No. 3N.
No. 4N.
No. 5N.
3 "
4 "
5 ''
.65
.75
1. 00
Nickel=Plated Dumb Bells, with Rubber Bands
Nickel-plated and Polished.
No. iB.
No. 2B.
No. 38.
No. 48.
No. 5B.
A, G. SPALDING & BROS,
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
BOXING SHOES
Kangaroo, Elkskin sole, extra light, hand
made.
No. 15. Per pair, $4.00
Horsehide sole, soft and flexible.
No. 155. Per pair, $3.50
Send for Spalding's Illustrated Catalogue, mailed free to any address.
A. G, SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
BOXING SHOES
No. IH.
or selected leather,
with rubber sole.
The suction caused
by the peculiar con-
struction ofthesole
enables the wearer
to obtain a good
purchase on the
floor, a feature that
should make this
shoe very popular.
Per pair, 3^4.UU
High cut, bestgrade
white canvas shoe,
rubber sole.
No. IH... dJI TA
Per pair, •Pi»OU
High cut canvas
shoe, with rubber
sole.
Per pair, «pl«UU
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NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO BALTIMORE
Field Hockey
The game of Field Hockey,
which, although only recently
introduced in America, already
bids fair to become the premier
sport among the students of the
various women's colleges of
this country. It is now being
played at Vassar, Smith, Rad-
cliffe, Wellesley and Bryn
Mawr. At one college alone
five hundred members enrolled
in the first hockey club, and the interest of the players has never been flagged
from the first game. It is not exclusively a woman's game, however, and
in England, the home of the sport, it is played by both men and women, and
mixed clubs are very popular. During last December alone 549 important
matches were reported there, and it is proving a strong rival to foot ball among
the men and boys. Matches are played not only between the various schools
and colleges, but between elevens representing England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales, and international ones are participated in by players from France, Ger-
many and Belgium. To those in need of vigorous and healthful out-of-doors
exercise, the game is recommended highly. Its healthful attributes are mainfold
and the interest of player and spectator alike is kept active thi oughout the prog-
ress of the game. Practice vi'ill giv« to the player the wrist of a fencer and the
accuracy of a golfer, while the game, owing to the number engaged at a time,
eleven on a side, affords active participation to a great many. When better
known here, it will no doubt be played not alone at the colleges, but clubs will
be formed and it will be taken up by the men as well. Physical educators agree
as to its value as an exercise, and eventually it will prove one of our most popu-
lar autumn games. Expensive paraphernalia is not required, and this fact will
encourage many to take up the game who otherwise might not care to do so.
A complete desciiption of Field Hockey, illustrated with pictures showing
points of play ; information for players, and the official rules, will be found in
No. ]54 of Spalding's Athletic Library, which will be sent to any address upon
receipt of 10 cents.
Send for Spaldijtg's handsomely Illustrated Catalogue ^ free to any address.
A. G. SPALDING
NEW YORK CHICAGO
BUFFALO
& BROS.
DENVER
BALTIMORE
SPALDING'S FIELD HOCKEY STICKS
No. 7-The Spalding " Horsehide Grip " Regulation Stick. Ash head, pieced rattan
cane handle, whipped, red rubber inserted. Superb quality and finish. Each, $cJ.5U
No. 5A— The Spalding "R.R.C." Regulation Stick. Ash head, pieced rattan cane
handle, whipped, red rubber inserted. A first-class stick in every way. Each, $d.UO
No. 6— The Spalding " Cork Grip " Regulation Stick. Ash head, pieced rattan cane
handle, whipped. Best material and workmanship throughout. . Each, $J.OO
No. 5-The Spalding "C.R.C." Regulation Stick. Ash head, pieced rattan cane
handle, whipped, turned knob. Very well made and finely finished. Each, *^.5U
No. 4— The Spalding " A. R.C." Regulation Stick. Ash head, pieced rattan cane
handle, whipped. Will give excellent satisfaction Each, f^.OU
No. 3— The Spalding "A. M.C." Ash head, with solid one-piece malacca cane handle,
whipped. A well made stick Each, *1.50
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.J«N^wYort^Cf.iraornjen«iv«i'
SPALDING'S FIELD HOCKEY STICKS
No. 2S— The " Applebee OO " Regulation Stick. Ash head, rattan cane handle,
whipped. Spalding trade-mark quality. Finest material. . . Each, $2.00
No. 2B— The " Applebee O " Regulation Stick. Plain ash, wound with leather end
and whipped. Spalding trade-mark quality. Epecially for ladies' use. Each, $1.50
No. 2A— The Spalding " A. D. T." Regulation Stick. Ash head, ash handle, dove-
tail, spliced aud whipped. A popular stick. Well made. . . Each, $1.50
No. 2L— The Spalding " A. L. G." Regulation Stick. Plain ash handle with
leather grip and whipping. Very serviceable and well finished. . Each, $1.50
No. 2— The Spalding *' Practice Bound" Stick. Plain ash, whipped handle. Good
quality material , Each, $1.50
No. 1— The Spalding " Practice " Stick. Plain ash, scored handle, well made.
Each, $1.00
A. G. SPALDING & BROS*^NewYorkJlChk4«>JlD£nvef
SPALDING'S
REGULATION HAND BALLS
No. I. Match Balls, regulation size and
weight, leather cover $i.oo
No. 2. Expert, leather cover 75
No. 4. Amateur, leather cover. . . .25
No. 5. Rubber hand ball 25
Irish Regulation
0 ED ACE ^ -^ gLACK ACE
^^ Red Rubber Ball, 3 5*--^ Black Rubber Ball, 6 ^
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NEW YORK CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA SAN FRANCISCO
ST LOUIS BOSTON BUFFALO BALTIMORE
KANSAS CITY DENVER MINNEAPOLIS MONTREAL, CAN.
LONDON, ENG.
No. 119.
Laflin Friction Rowing flachine
This is one of the smallest, simplest and most practicable row-
ing machines manufactured. The means used to produce a re-
sistance is a simple friction clutch, which takes instant hold at
the commencement of the stroke and holds the pressure until its
completion, but immediately releases it precisely the same as re-
covering in a boat. It is quickly taken apart and can be set
away in a closet or put under bed, occupying but a small space.
This is a valuable feature for home use. Each machine is adjust-
able to any desired amount of friction. Handsomely built from
ash and maple, with all iron work nicely japanned.
Each, complete, $15.00
Send for Handsomely Illustrated Catalogue Free.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK
CHICAGO
DENVER
Gymnasium Factory, Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Spalding's Trade=Mark Indian Clubs
Our Trade-Mark Indian Clubs are of selected
material and perfect in shape. They are finely
polished, with ebonite
stripe top and bottom,
paper bag.
^^ pound,
centre band and gilt
Each pair wrapped in
Per pair,
t 35
.40
•45
.50
.55
.6s
.70
.80
1. 00
Trade Line Indian Clubs
The following Clubs are not Trade -Mark
Goods, but of a good material and far superior
in shape and finish to the cheap clubs on the
market.
}4 pound,
Per pair, 20c.
Va "
25c.
I
30c.
i^ -
35c.
2
*' 40c.
2% -
4S3.
3
4
50c.
60c.
3
1 Til
90c.
Send for Spalding's Illustrated Catalogue, mailed free.
A. G. SPALDING & BROS^
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
BUFFALO
BALTIMORE
FENCING FOILS
For our fencing foils we import the very best blades made. These goods
are not guaranteed by the foreign manufacturers, however, and we cannot
fuarantee them.
No. 15. Nickel-plated bell guard, leather covered handle,
trimmings nickel-plated, Solingen, 34-inch blade. Pair, $2.75
No. 19. Nickel-plated and buffed bell guard, leather covered
handle, trimmings nickel plated and polished, selected Cou-
laux Ijlade, 34-inch Ter pair, $3.50
No. 23. Reinforced bell guard, all trimmings nickel-plated
and highly polished, leather covered handle, fine 34-inch
engraved blade. , , . . . Per pair, $5.00
No. 24L. Ladies' Foil, small bell guard, and all trimmings
nickel-plated and polished, leather covered handle, fine 34-inch
engraved blade Per pair, $4.00
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NEW YORK
BUFFALO
CHICAGO
DENVER
BALTIMORE
FENCING FOILS
No. 7. Iron mountings, "figure 8" guard, corded handle. $1.50
No. 11. Japanned mountings, "figure S" guard, leather covered
handle, japanned pommel and 34-inch Solingen blade. $2.50
No. 14L. Ladies' Foil, nickel-plated and polished, "figure 8"
guard, plush covered handle, mountings polished and plated.
engraved 32-inch blade. .... Per pair, $4.00
FENCING STICKS
No. 40. Sticks, complete.
No. 41. Willow Basket Handles.
No. 42. Hickory Sticks only. .
Per pair, $1.00
.60
.40
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CHICAGO DENVER
BALTIMORE
Extra Blades
No. 35.
For Rapier No. 10.
For Sword No. 1 5.
For Sword No. 20.
For Sword No. 25.
For Sword No. 35.
fFoil Blades each.
No. A. Fine Solingen Steel Blades, 34-in., 75c.
No. B. Fine Coulaux Steel Blades, 34-in., l^c.
No. c No. C. Rubber Foil Buttons. . Pair, loc.
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FENCING SWORDS
No. 10
No. 15
No. lo.' Haute Rapier, finest steel.
No. 15. Combat Sword, regulation style.
No. 20. Broadswords, regulation style.
No. 25. Broadswords, Vienna style.
No. 35. Broadsword.^, Italian style.
No. 30. Broadswords, wood.
No. 20 No. 25
Per pair, $8.
fa. 00
6.50
10.00
10.00
10.00
2 GO
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FENCING MASKS
Extra Fine Quality, Close Mesh.
No. 3.
No. I. Face Guard only. . . Per pair, $3 00
No. 2. Face and Ear Guards. . " 3.50
No. 3. Face, Ear and Forehead Guards. " 4.50
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FENCING HELMETS
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No. 15 No. 4
Wire Helmet, full padded, with neck and shoulder protection.
Vienna pattern, for sword and rapier fencing
No. 15. Per pair, $20.00
No. 4. Heavy wire, well padded. Per pair, $10.00
FENCING SHOES
No. L. Buckskin upper, red goat trimmings, elkskin sole, $7.50
No. LW. Same as No. L, in women s sizes. Per pair, 7.50
No. 166. Low cut shoe, selected leather, extra light, and elk-
skin sole. ....... Per pair, $2.50
No. 1, Low Cut Canvas, patent rubber soles. " 1-25
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FENCING PLASTRONS
HEAVILY PADDED AND QUILTED
No. 3
No. 3
No. 2= Covering chest and right side. . . Each, f 2.00
No. 3. Covering chest and right and left side. " 2.50
No. 3L, For women, same style as No, 3. . . " 2.50
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FENCING GLOVES
FOR RIGHT HAND, HEAVILY PADDED
J
No. 3 No. 2 No. 1
No. 5. Full padded, with extra long leather cuff, for sword and
rapier fencing. Each, $5.00
No. 3. Gauntlet to Elbow- .... " 2.00
No. 2. Cuff Gauntlet •' 1.25
No. I. No Gauntlet. ..... «' 1,00
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BUFFALO BALTIMORE
RUBBER QUOITS
Made of best Para Rubber. For indoor or outdoor
use. Regulation size, four quoits to a set.
No. 5. Per set, $2.00
LOADED RUBBER QUOITS
Regulation size. Will not slide or roll. Weigh
about s pounds to a set. Specially adapted
for indoor use. Four to a set.
No. 6. Per set, $3.00
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QUOITS
JAPANNED IRON QUOITS
No. I. 4% in. diameter. . Set of four, $ .90
No. 2. s in. diameter.
No. 3. 53^ in. diameter.
No. 4. 6 in. diameter.
Wrought Iron Pins.
I 10
1.25
1.30
Per pair, .60
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NEW^ YORK
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THE SPALDING OFFICIAL
INTERCOLLEGIATE --'.t^iSuSr
, . ^ T^ ATT versities, _ colleges
rOOT BALL«^^e^<!^ adonf^ntheUnke^^^
States and Canada.
We have spared no expense in making this ball perfect in every
detail, and offer it as the finest foot ball ever produced. Each
ball is thoroughly tested, packed in a separate box and sealed,
so that our customers are guaranteed a perfect ball inside when
same is received with seal unbroken. A polished brass foot ball
inflater and lacing needle will be packed with each Intercol-
legiate foot ball without extra charge. Used exclusively in all
match games between the leading colleges.
Nom J 5m Price compieie^ $4,00
A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
Elbow Bandage
In ordering, give circum-
ference above and below
elbow, and state whether
for light or strong pressure.
No. 2. Cotton thread, $ i . 50
No. 2k. Silk thread, 2.00
Ankle Bandage
In ordering, give circum-
ference around ankle and
over instep, and state if
light or strong pressure is
desired.
No. 5. Cotton thread, $1.50
No. 5A. Silk thread, 2.00
Knee Cap Bandage
In ordering give circum-
ference below knee, at knee
and just above knee, and
state if light or strong pres-
sure is desired.
No. 4. Cotton thread, $1.50
No. 4A. Silk thread, 2.00
send for beautifully illustrated catalogue, free.
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A. G. SPALDING & BROS.
NEW YORK CHICAGO DENVER
FEB 21 1903
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The Spalding: League Ball has been the
Official Ball of the National League for
over a quarter of a century, and must be
used in all games. It is also used exclusively
by ail the leading colleges and athletic clubs.
When buying athletic goods always insist upon seeing the Spalding trademark
aad d© not be persuaded to accept something offered as "just as good."
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No., 142 — Physical TraSning Simplijled. By
Prof. E. B. Warman, the well-known physical
culture expert, is a complete, thorough and prac-
tical book where the whole man is considered —
brain and body. No apparatus required.
No. \AZ— Indian Clubs and
Dumb-Bells. Written by J. H.
Dougherty, amateur champion
of America. Clearly illustrated.
No. 144— //(;w to Punch the
Bag. One of the best of indoor
exercises. Every movement
shown.
No. W^— Official Athletic Almanac. Com-
piled by J. E. Sullivan, Secretary-Treasurer of
the Amateur Athletic Union. It is the only an-
nual publication now issued that contains a com-
idete list of amateur best-on-records. Contents
also comprise photosof leading athletes, with a
a list of champions since 1876.
No. 146 — Ho%v to Play Roller Polo. Contains
the official lules, how to play the different posi-
tions, pictures of leading players and officials.
No. 147 — Indoor Base Ball. Contains
playingrules, pictures of leading teams,
special articles, including one on in-
door base ball for women.
'Ho.lA^— Official Roq2ie Guide. The
official publication of the National
Roque Association,
No. 149 — Ho7v to Take Care of the
Body. A book for all who value health.
No. 150 — Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.
Edited by Henry Chadwick, the " Father of
Base Ball," is the official publication of base
ball. Complete records, pictures of champion
teams, official rules and an article on "Base Ball
(Government of the Future," by A. G. Spalding.
No. \h\— Spalding's Laivn Ten-
uis Annual. Compiled by J.
Parmly Paret. Contains the official
statistics, photographs of leading
players, special articles on how to
play the game and a review of im-
portant tournaments, official rules,
useful articles on the management
of tournaments, instructions for the handicapper,
and other valuable information.
No. 152 — Table Tennis. Table tennis is now
the rage, and how to play it is told very accu-
rately with strokes shown by an expert.
No. 153 — Official Intercollegiate A .A .A .Hand-
hook. Contains official rules that govern inter-
collegiate events and all intercollegiate records.
No. 154 — English Field Hockey. To those in
need of vigorous and healthful out-of-doors ex-
ercise, the game is recommended highly. Its
healthful attributes are manifold and the in-
terest of player and spectator alike is kept active
throughout the progress of the game.
No. \^:y—How to Pi ay Golf.
Photographic interview with Jas- ^,^
I'.raid, champion of England. H- -s,;:"
Vardon tells how to play the game, / '.if^
with illustrc iions; rules, pictures. '
No. \h^— Athletes' Guide. One
of the most complete on the subject
that has ever appeared. Valuable advice, im-
portant A. A. U. rules and their explanations,
how to train, etc. The illustrations comprise
many exclusive photos showing champions in
action.
No. 157 — IIozv to Play Laivn Tennis. By J.
Parmly Paret. A complete description of lawn
tennis is found in this book; a history of the
game; a lesson for beginners and instructions
for making every stroke.
No. 158 — Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic
Games. Compiled by Prof. A. M. Chesley, tbi
well known Y.M.C.A. physical director. Valu-
able to indoor and outdoor gymnasiums, schools,
outings, and gatherings where there are a num-
ber to be amused. Contains instructions for
over 100 games.
No. -im—Offcial Foot Ball
Guide. Edited by Walter Camp.
The only publication containing
the official rules under which
every game is played. Besides
the illustrations of leading teams
(embracing portraitsofover2, 500
players), it contains a fund of general foot ball in-
formation for beginners, spectators and experts
No. im—Official Basket Ball Guide. By G. T.
Hepbron. Photos of the leading amateur teams,
basket ball in the East and West, official rules.
No. IGl — Ten Minutes'' Exercise for the Busy
Man. By Dr. Luther Gulick, one of the foremost
exponents of physical culture. A concise and
complete course of physical education for home
use which renders it unnecessary to apply for
advice in order to become healthy and athletic.
The book was published to supplant the many
so-called schools of physical education.
No. lQ2—How to Become a.
Boxer. A book that is sure to
fulfil all demands. Contains over
70 pages of illustrations showing
all the latest blows from photo-
graphs posed by Prof. Wm. El-
mer and partner. They are so
arranged that any two boys can
become proficient boxers by following them
closely. Photographs of all the leading American
boxers is a feature, and rules are given that gov-
ern all contests. No boy should be without it.
No. 163 — Ho%v to Become a Boxvler. By S.
Karpf^ Secretary of the American Bowling Con-
gress. Official rules and articles of interest.
Numbers omitted on above list have been renumbered and brought up to date.
AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING CO., '* '"%'eVvS^k'"-'"'^
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ^^
This is a fac-simile of the grand prize awarded to A. G. Spalding & Bros, for the
finest and most complete line of athletic goods exhibited at the Universal Expo-
sition, Paris, 1900. We have brought this medal to America in competition with
the leading makers of the world. It is the highest award given for any exhibit
and is exclusively granted for the best goods in that particular class.
Spalding's Athletic Goods were used exclusively in all the athletic events in the
Stadium of the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. Spalding's athletic goods are
standard of quality and officially recognized as such by the leading governing
bodies.
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